by admin | Jan 21, 2022 | Readings, Spirituality
If you are an empath, or if you have been learning about empaths, you probably already know that there are several different types of empaths, including animal empaths, earth empaths, and intuitive empaths. There is also the introvert empath, which we are going to...
by admin | Jan 19, 2022 | Spirituality
William Barry, SJ, in A Friendship Like No Other, invites us to be aware of our “thin places,” those moments when we find God more easily. This concept of a thin space is an ancient one, arising from the Celtic tradition. A thin place is where God’s grace is waiting...
by admin | Jan 19, 2022 | Readings, Spirituality
You’ve likely heard about empaths, but have you heard of dark empaths? These are people who have the sensitivities of an empath, but they also possess some very dark traits. A dark empath is someone who can feel the emotions of others, but they do nothing to...
by admin | Jan 19, 2022 | Readings, Spirituality
We hear the word “triggered” an awful lot these days. Any time someone gets angry about pretty much anything, people say they are “triggered”. But, while it is an overly used catchphrase, there are times when some people are truly triggered. Take empaths for example....
by admin | Jan 17, 2022 | Spirituality
Historian John W. Padberg, a Jesuit for 77 years, died on Christmas Day 2021. May he rest in peace. Fr. Padberg was celebrated in his lifetime with a collection of essays by Jesuits he inspired, including William A. Barry, SJ; John W. O’Malley, SJ; David L. Fleming,...
by admin | Jan 14, 2022 | Spirituality
This story is inspired by Matthew 2:13–15. Perhaps Joseph awakes to the sound of Mary humming a lullaby. Mary holds her baby close, rocking as she sits. The corners of Jesus’ mouth turn up in a smile reflex. “Mary, my darling,” Joseph says, “we’re going to have to...